Today's Human Resources Pulse
Greenhouse completes acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, adding voice‑AI interviewing
Greenhouse announced the completion of its acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, a voice‑AI interviewing platform. The technology enables on‑demand, role‑specific conversations that are scored against a uniform rubric, delivering transcripts and explainable evaluations. The deal expands Greenhouse’s structured hiring methodology to the earliest stage of the recruiting funnel.
Metro Fruit and Vegetable Distribution Centre Employees on Strike in Quebec
Metro’s Quebec head office and its Laval fruit‑and‑vegetable distribution centre saw roughly 550 warehouse workers and drivers walk off the job on March 30, launching an open‑ended strike that could disrupt deliveries to about 300 Metro stores. The strike stems from a pay dispute: the union demands a 20% wage increase in the first year followed by 5% annual raises, while Metro argues the request is unreasonable after an 11% increase between 2019‑2025. Additional issues include driver job security, subcontractor use, remote‑work options for head‑office staff, and health‑and‑safety concerns. Metro has activated a contingency plan to keep product flow steady while negotiations continue.
Mass Layoffs Reduce Employees to Spreadsheet Numbers
Oracle cut 30,000 people with a 6am email this morning. At the end of the day we are all just a number on a spreadsheet.
Moving Goalposts: Why Bad Bosses Stifle Success
A bad boss will keep moving the goalpost, then wonder why no one feels successful.
Job Openings Fall to 6.9 Million in February, Another Hint of Sluggish Hiring in America
U.S. job openings fell to 6.9 million in February, down from 7.2 million in January, while quits dropped to the lowest level since August 2020. Gross hires slipped to 4.85 million, the fewest since April 2020, pushing the hiring rate to 3.1 percent, also a pandemic‑era...
Even Top-Performing Oracle Employees Still Face Layoffs
Some of those Oracle employees hit every deadline, got strong performance reviews, and did “everything right." Still gone.
My Network Is Open to Black Job Seekers
Black people looking for work, I want you to know my network is open to you.
How to Stay Discoverable in an AI-Driven Era
AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude now guide two‑thirds of job seekers, turning traditional SEO into a baseline rather than a guarantee of candidate reach. Recruiters must ensure their career content is machine‑readable and semantically clear so generative models...
Amazon Settles Teamsters Case Alleging It Retaliated Against Striking Workers
Amazon has settled an NLRB case brought by the Teamsters alleging the company illegally docked unpaid time off (UPT) for workers who walked off the job. Under the agreement, Amazon will restore the docked UPT for more than 100 employees...
Job Openings Decline in February as Employers Hit Pause on Hiring
Job openings slipped to 6.9 million in February, down from 7.2 million in January, while total hires fell to 4.8 million, pushing the hiring rate to a low 3.1 %—the weakest since April 2020. Quits edged lower to 3.1 million and layoffs held steady at 1.7 million,...
Hire Outsiders to Spark Breakthrough Innovation
I met one of the cofounders of @neuralink last week at @hf0 (he's now building a new way to get cargo from China to USA a lot cheaper via autonomous dirigibles like the Goodyear Blimp, but designed and manufactured all...
René Redzepi Steps Down as Noma Chef After Abuse Allegations
René Redzepi announced his resignation as head chef of Copenhagen's Noma, citing a desire to let his team lead the next chapter. The move follows a New York Times exposé alleging physical abuse of staff. The departure raises questions about...
The Real Reason Your Team Is Working Weekends (And It’s Not Performance)
Executives are increasingly seeing Saturdays and Sundays turn into optional workdays, a clear symptom of broken prioritization rather than employee dedication. The article argues that weekend work stems from under‑scoped projects, delayed approvals, and meeting overload, exposing weak operating models....
DOL Issues Proposed Rule and Safe Harbor Intended to Facilitate the Inclusion of Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans
On March 30, 2026 the U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule that creates a safe‑harbor framework for including alternative assets in designative investment alternatives (DIAs) offered by participant‑directed 401(k) plans. The rule, issued under President Trump’s executive order,...
Redirection After 50 with Dr. Suzanne Cook
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, Dr. Suzanne Cook explains her concept of “redirection,” a career stage in later life where individuals shift into new paid or volunteer roles that align with their passions and skills. Drawing on her...
Black and White, Gray and in Between: What Color Is the Media?
The article examines the limited media coverage of ETH Zurich professor Tom Crowther’s tenure denial after bullying and harassment complaints, highlighting his use of lab funds for crisis‑communication services. It draws parallels to the reopened Noma restaurant under chef René Redzepi, noting...
Poured Out: Sixth Circuit Overturns NLRB Order, Signaling Cracks in Cemex
On March 6, 2026 the Sixth Circuit overturned the NLRB’s bargaining order issued under the 2023 Cemex framework in Brown‑Forman Corp. v. NLRB. The court affirmed the unfair‑labor‑practice findings but refused to enforce the order, labeling Cemex as rulemaking disguised as adjudication....
EBay Looks for Talent in Toronto to Help It Design AI Shopping
eBay has opened a new Toronto office and is actively recruiting AI‑focused product designers and managers to build its Agentic Search platform. The hiring push follows the appointment of Ashley Lawrence as General Manager of eBay Canada and a recent...
LLMs Reward Quality, Replace Quantity-Driven Mediocrity
LLMs are not making expertise less valuable. They are making mediocre work easier to replace. Quantity is cheap now. Judgment, taste, and direction are not. We need fewer people. But we need better ones. To be clear, I am not saying beginners are doomed. I am saying...
NSW Public Service Loses Key Test Case over Definition of ‘Casual’ Public Servants
The New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission ruled in April 2026 that a worker cannot be deemed casual solely by an employer’s label, requiring objective criteria to apply. Justice David Chin’s decision overturns the NSW public service’s self‑definition of casual...
OC Transpo Broke Hiring Rules for Managers: Report
Ottawa’s auditor general released a report revealing that OC Transpo repeatedly bypassed its own hiring rules for senior management positions. The investigation identified ten violations where permanent or long‑term temporary vacancies were filled by appointment, seven of which involved candidates lacking...
Unilever Implements Global Hiring Freeze as Iran War Drives Energy and Supply Challenges
Unilever announced a global hiring freeze at all levels, effective immediately and lasting at least three months, citing the escalating Iran war’s impact on energy costs and supply chains. The pause adds to a broader cost‑cutting initiative launched in 2024...
How Do I Train My Team to Do My Job without Making It Obvious I’m Planning to Leave?
An employee at a fast‑growing, under‑staffed firm is overwhelmed doing the work of three roles and is actively job‑searching. The employee worries that coworkers lack the skills to cover their duties and wonders how to train them without revealing the...
Tracker ATS Integrates with LinkedIn Hiring Assistant
Tracker, an AI‑native ATS for staffing agencies, has launched integration with LinkedIn’s RSC+ to power Connected Projects for Hiring Assistant users. The integration creates a unified candidate pipeline, blends LinkedIn profile data with Tracker resume information for AI‑driven evaluations, and...
SmartRecruiters Invests $1 Million in Second Chances Non-Profit
SmartRecruiters, an SAP company, has awarded a $1 million unrestricted grant to Defy Ventures, a nonprofit that reduces recidivism through entrepreneurship and workforce training. The donation is part of SmartRecruiters' 1% pledge, which supports 20 nonprofits focused on job access and...
Employees with Online Credentials Outperform Peers in Digital Skills, Adaptability, and Hybrid Work Collaboration
Online education has moved from skepticism to near‑universal credibility, with 98 % of senior leaders now endorsing virtual degrees. Employees holding online credentials outperform peers in digital collaboration, adaptability, and hybrid‑work productivity, delivering faster skill acquisition and higher output. Companies view...
Florida’s AG and the NFL Are Trying to Limit Head Coaching/Front Office Jobs to White Men
The Florida attorney general sent a formal demand that the NFL abandon the Rooney Rule, arguing the diversity‑hiring mandate violates state law. The league’s senior vice president said it is reviewing the request and maintains that its policies comply with...
Alaska Airlines Names Lindsay-Rae McIntyre Chief People Officer
Alaska Airlines announced that Lindsay‑Rae McIntyre will become its Chief People Officer effective April 1, reporting to CEO Ben Minicucci and joining the executive committee. McIntyre arrives with more than 28 years of HR leadership, most recently as Microsoft’s Chief Diversity...
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Incentive Stock Options: Tax Benefits & Employee Plans
Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are a privileged form of employee equity that allow key staff to purchase company shares at a preset price, typically with a ten‑year exercise window and vesting schedules such as a three‑year cliff or graded vesting....
We Looked at How Campus Staff Salaries Have Changed Over Time. Where Does Your College Land?
The Chronicle’s latest IPEDS analysis shows average annual compensation for full‑time non‑instructional staff at U.S. colleges rose to $128,637 in the 2024‑25 academic year, with total payroll outlays surpassing $33.5 billion across 260,000 employees. Salaries vary widely: private research powerhouses such...
AI Turns Companies Into Solo Startups, Redefining Hiring
The Rise of the One-Person AI Startup: China’s Experiment and the Evolution of Hiring in the US Talent Market https://t.co/RuSZhkDbBC AI is compressing companies into solo startups. China is accelerating this shift while top talent goes independent and becomes harder...
Young Tech Unemployment Aligns with Overall Tech Rates
GS: Unemployment Among Young Tech Workers Has Fallen Back in Line With Unemployment for All Tech Workers https://t.co/oAVQfwTaF4
The Future of Local Leave Laws: What NYC’s Expansion Signals for Employers Nationwide
In February 2026, New York City expanded its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, requiring 32 hours of unpaid sick leave to be immediately available to part‑time and mid‑year hires. The law also broadens permissible uses to include childcare and other caregiving...
Advocating for Team Growth Fuels My Biotech Fulfillment
Managing people in biotech has been such a rewarding experience, but mostly taught me how much I value advocating for the people I manage. I love helping folks realize their potential and its been such wildly fulfilling watching my munchkins...
No Change Management = Project Failure and Employee Resistance
A complete lack of change management doomed this project. Generic emails and training aren't enough. Without stakeholder engagement and tailored support, employees were unprepared and confused, leading to resistance. #ChangeManagement #ProjectFailure https://t.co/1iL9DIm3O5
Workforce, Leadership Gaps Drive New Executive Development Program
The Urban Land Institute’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) has launched a six‑month Executive Development Program to fast‑track senior women in commercial real estate into CEO, board and succession‑track roles. Partnering with P20 Leadership, the cohort‑based accelerator provides executive coaching, a...
AI Agents Revolutionize Recruiting and Job Hunting
Brainfood Live On Air - Ep370 - AI Sourcing Agents & AI Job Search Agents - Archer Live Demo https://t.co/Wg3fA5TCZV
Find Your Dream Hardware Startup via Reverse Job Board
Today, I built the coolest thing I've ever made. It's a reverse job board: Tell it what interests you most in life, and you'll match with the world's most exciting hardware startups (from robotics to lasers) that are a dream...
Gloat Enters The Crowded War For AI Agents in HR
Gloat, a leader in skills intelligence and talent marketplaces, announced the launch of Gloat Agentic HR, an AI‑driven agent platform for human‑resources functions. The new toolset promises to embed corporate business rules and security controls into automated talent‑matching and mobility...
Design Interviews That Make Candidates Want to Join
"We always want the best people for the positions in any organization, but you should also create an environment that makes the interview make someone want to work there in the first place." 3 Ways to Rethink the Education Interview -...
Female CEOs Drive Smaller Gender Pay Gaps
Orgs. led by female CEOs have lower gender pay gaps. Perhaps b/c such orgs. have good gender equality policies. Or b/c female CEOs may be keener to introduce same. Anyhow, it seems to make sense 4 women 2 work 4 women—if they can. Via...
Farmers Insurance Plans Historic, Rapid Expansion of Agency Force
Farmers Insurance announced a historic recruitment drive to add nearly 1,700 new agency owners within a year, marking its largest single‑year expansion. The initiative includes an Elite Owner Program that targets high‑net‑worth entrepreneurs with at least $500,000 in capital, offering...
Culture, Not Strategy, Holds Your Business Back
Your Strategy Is NOT the Problem - @MarketCulture Blog https://t.co/uMKTN60GYS Your CULTURE is. And if you’re a senior leader right now, that’s either the most uncomfortable truth you’ve read today or the most liberating. #culture https://t.co/NVe8Z8kLAF
Onboarding Reveals How Terrible Most Teams Are
I think this warrants an entire chapter in my book - Most teams are pretty terrible. Agree with @clairevo this is one of the first places you want to focus in onboarding as a tech leader, you will...
🔴 Career Brew (🎓☕) - 31st Mar - 58 Hottest Early to Mid Career Jobs - Do Not Miss
The Career Brew newsletter highlights 58 early‑to‑mid‑career openings, emphasizing high‑paying AI/ML positions at firms like Uber, Google, and Sigma Computing. Salaries for senior AI roles reach up to $270,000, while data, finance, and product roles also feature six‑figure compensation. The...
My Rock-Star Coworker Will Quit if She Has to Return to the Office
A senior contributor at a global tech firm is urging action after a high‑performing colleague, Molly, received an ultimatum to relocate for a new hybrid work policy. Despite strong support from her manager and director, HR denied an exemption that...
Thanks to RIAs (in Large Part), Schwab CEO Rick Wurster's Pay Leaped 49%, and May Have Soared Higher -- Much...
Charles Schwab Corp. disclosed that CEO Rick Wurster’s 2025 compensation jumped 49% to $18.76 million, driven largely by a surge in assets under management from registered‑investment advisers. The firm added $519 billion in net‑new assets, with the RIA custody unit contributing $285 billion....
From Role-Based to Skills-Based: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce
Companies are shifting from role‑based structures to skills‑based workforce models to stay agile amid rapid AI‑driven change. A skills‑based approach provides real‑time visibility into capabilities, enabling smarter talent redeployment and internal mobility without constant reorganizations. The article argues that technology...
Executive Playbook: Decision Discipline, AI Talent Spotting, and No‑Frills Management
Recent commentary from Entrepreneur, Wharton and Mint outlines a unified leadership playbook. Executives stress disciplined decision‑making at altitude, AI‑enabled early talent spotting, and a no‑frills management style, offering concrete tactics for personal and professional growth.
‘Crushed’ Federal Manager on the Hook for Payroll Transition Error
A Public Services and Procurement Canada manager discovered a phantom "ghost cheque" that led the department to label her as overpaid by roughly $2,350 USD. Instead of correcting the error, PSPC began clawing back the amount with automatic $365 USD...
Autodesk to Add Rhumbix Workforce Platform to Construction Cloud, Rebranding as Autodesk Forma
Autodesk said it will acquire Rhumbix, a construction labor‑management platform, as it rebrands its Construction Cloud offering to Autodesk Forma. The deal, terms undisclosed, is intended to tighten field‑to‑finance data flows for general contractors, specialty firms and heavy‑civil contractors.